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Workin' On a Groovy Thing (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Workin' On a Groovy Thing'" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Roger Atkins and originally recorded by Patti Drew on her 1968 album 'Workin' on a Groovy Thing' that reached #34 on the U.S. R&B chart, #62 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100,[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Workin%27+on+a+Groovy+Thing+by+Patti+Drew&id=31728 Patti Drew, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Chart Positions] Retrieved January 17, 2015 and #86 in Canada.[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.5841&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=98q6tcgku7546lsrfi3gr83pp7 Patti Drew, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Canadian Chart Position] Retrieved January 17, 2015
Fifth Dimension cover
In 1969 "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" was recorded by The 5th Dimension. This version reached #20 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, #9 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, and #15 on the U.S. R&B chart. Outside the US, it peaked at #17 in Canada, and #48 in Australia in 1969.[http://www.musicvf.com/song.php?title=Workin%27+on+a+Groovy+Thing+by+The+5th+Dimension&id=421 The 5th Dimension, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" Chart Positions] Retrieved January 17, 2015 It was featured on their 1969 album, 'The Age of Aquarius'.[http://www.discogs.com/5th-Dimension-The-The-Age-Of-Aquarius/release/2054492 The 5th Dimension, 'The Age of Aquarius'] Retrieved January 17, 2015 The song was produced by Bones Howe and arranged by Bill Holman, Bob Alcivar, and Howe.[http://www.45cat.com/record/scr776 The 5th Dimension, "Workin' On a Groovy Thing" single release] Retrieved January 17, 2015
Chart history
Other versions
*Barbara Lewis released a version on her 1968 album 'Workin' on a Groovy Thing'.
*Allison Durbin released a version on her 1968 album 'I Have Loved Me a Man'.
*Neil Sedaka released a version of the song on his 1969 album, 'Workin' on a Groovy Thing'.
*Bola Sete released a version of the song on his 1970 album, 'Workin' on a Groovy Thing'.
*Johnny Hammond released a version of the song on his 1971 album, 'Breakout'.
*The song was performed on the 1973 episode of The Partridge Family called "Maid in San Pueblo" but their recording was never released on vinyl.
References
Category:1968 songs
Category:1968 singles
Category:1969 singles
Category:Songs written by Neil Sedaka
Category:Neil Sedaka songs
Category:The 5th Dimension songs
Category:Capitol Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Bones Howe
Category:Songs written by Roger Atkins
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